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losing a child from a car wreck and donating your organs

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By Liesbeth MokoenaPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
losing a child from a car wreck and donating your organs
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A few weeks ago, my brother lost his 15-year-old son in a car wreck. The funeral was hard enough to handle, but when I heard that they had taken all of his organs, it made the tragedy even more real and painful. I decided to write this blog post because if it can help just one person realize that organ donation is something they want to do, then writing it will have been worth the effort. Here are some common questions about organ donation and how you can start the process of saving lives in honor of your own child or someone else’s child who has passed away.

Organ donation is an incredibly selfless act that can save lives. If you're interested in donating your organs after losing a child in a car wreck, here's how to do it First, fill out the back of your driver's license and be sure to note that you want to be an organ donor on the front. Second, ask your family about their wishes for organ donation should anything happen to them. Third, tell others about your decision so they will know what to do if the time comes. Finally, designate a person who will make sure those who are left behind know what has happened and get all the necessary paperwork together. You may also want to check with your employer about benefits for employees who donate their organs.

If you have questions or concerns about organ donation, please contact the Transplant Recipient Hotline at (888) 834-6771. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions you might have. There are many misconceptions surrounding organ donation. For example, some people believe they need to sign up while they're alive but this isn't true; if you have filled out the back of your driver's license, then you are already registered as an organ donor. Some people believe that only certain types of people can donate organs but this is false too; anyone can register as an organ donor as long as he or she fulfills certain requirements. With such a small window between life and death, it can be difficult to think about things like registering as an organ donor. However, don't put off filling out the back of your driver's license just because you're afraid or unsure. Doing so could help someone else live their life without having to go through what you did

What happened when I donated

My husband and I lost our daughter in a car wreck when she was just four years old. It was the worst day of our lives. In the midst of our grief, we decided to donate her organs. It was a difficult decision, but it felt like the right thing to do. We were able to save the lives of three other children with her organs. It gave us some small measure of comfort knowing that she was helping others even after she was gone. I lost my child in a car wreck. It was the worst day of my life. I decided to donate her organs to help save other lives. I felt like it was the only thing I could do to honor her memory. The process was long and difficult, but it was worth it knowing that her organs helped save other lives. It's important for people to understand how important organ donation is so more people will start donating their organs too. If you have any doubts about whether or not you should donate your organs, take into consideration all the ways your body can be used after death--and know that saving someone else's life is one of them.

In 2008, my husband and I lost our daughter in a car wreck when she was just four years old. It was the worst day of our lives. But it also became the best day of our lives because in the midst of our grief, we had an opportunity to help another family who was suffering from a similar tragedy. In total, we donated her heart valves and corneas to three other children - two boys and one girl - each less than six months old at the time they received her transplants. And while I still miss my daughter every single day, this makes me feel like she never really left us at all.

Why We Should All Be Signing Up To Be An Organ Donor

No one ever wants to think about the possibility of losing a child, but it's important to be prepared for the worst. If you're an organ donor, you can rest assured knowing that your child's death could save another person's life. Being an organ donor is not just beneficial to those who receive organs; it is also beneficial to those who donate their organs. The donation process reduces the stress and trauma associated with grieving a loved one by helping others find joy in life again. Even if you are unsure whether or not you want to become an organ donor, we recommend talking with your family and friends before making any decisions so that they can have input on this very personal decision. Organ donation will only take effect when your brain has been declared dead, which means that as long as there is still hope for recovery, becoming an organ donor will not happen. However, once all hope has been lost, donating your organs can offer new hope to someone else in need. When you sign up to be an organ donor, you'll fill out paperwork so that hospitals know what they should do in case of a tragedy. It's always better to prepare than to get caught off guard. You may never need your organs donated, but what if something terrible happens?

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  • Liesbeth Mokoena (Author)3 years ago

    would you donate your child's organs to another family if you lost your child in a horrific accident?

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